Community Calendar: Dec. 17

Tuesday

Dec 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Dec. 18

Dec. 18

Blood drives

Two LifeServe blood drives will be on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The first will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Story County Medical Center Outpatient Clinic, 640 S. 19th St., in Nevada. The second will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 219 Main St., in Collins. For more information, visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Dec. 18

Books @ Noon

The Books @ Noon group will meet at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Ames Public Library. For more information, call (515) 239-5633.

Dec. 18

Inkspots

Inkspots, a monthly writers’ group, will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the Social Room at Northcrest Community, 1801 20th St., in Ames. Hone your skills, get constructive criticism and enjoy camaraderie with other writers. Submissions are due on the second Wednesday of each month to allow time for review. For more information on joining Inkspots, call Mary Logsdon at (515) 239-5633.

Dec. 18

Pork tenderloin dinner

A pork tenderloin dinner will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames. Enjoy a sandwich and fries for $5. Stay for an evening of Bingo. Proceeds support local area programs. Open to all.

Dec. 18

Story Theater anniversary

The Story Theater Grand Opera House will hold a 100th anniversary celebration at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 512 Broad St., in Story City. Judge Story’s Theatrical Troupe will present a special variety show. A pre-performance social gathering and post-concert festivities are also planned. For more information, contact Veronica Skaar at (515) 460-3349 or Todd Thorson at (515) 290-4011.